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Polystyrene Microbeads

Fine polystyrene microbeads for resin casting and model making, not strung. HTS 3926.90.35.00 covers these as other plastic beads.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+20.0%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3903.11.00Higher: 44% vs 26.5%

If expandable polystyrene beads

EPS raw beads classify as polymers in 3903.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 26.5%

If chemical preparations

Microbeads in chemical mixes classify as preparations.

3208.90.00Higher: 40.7% vs 26.5%

If paint pigments

Plastic pigments in paints go to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Size declaration critical; micro sizes may face environmental microbead bans

• Confirm 95%+ polystyrene content per polymer classification rules

• Industrial use docs prevent retail classification

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